SSG Design Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
SSG Design Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)
Role Summary
Internship within Cadence's Silicon Solutions Group (SSG) R&D team in San Jose working on the Janus Network-on-Chip (NoC) IP product. Projects focus on digital RTL design or design verification and require collaboration with Design, Verification, and Physical Design teams.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship.
Responsibilities
Intern will be assigned one of two primary streams and will work under mentor supervision.
- Digital Design: implement and simulate RTL (SystemVerilog), debug logic, run synthesis and place-and-route analyses to meet timing, area, and power targets.
- Design Verification: develop test plans, write functional tests and UVM/SVA monitors, debug failures, analyze coverage, and script verification flows.
- Use EDA tools and automation to run experiments, collect results, and iterate on design or verification tasks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and present findings to mentors and engineers.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and working habits for success in the internship.
- Solid understanding of digital design and/or design verification fundamentals.
- Strong automation and scripting skills (Tcl, Perl, shell scripting).
- Experience with RTL simulation and debug workflows or verification methodologies (UVM/SVA) is preferred.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Position is based in San Jose; local candidates or those able to work onsite are preferred.
Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related major.
Compensation
California hourly range provided in the posting: $35/hr to $62/hr. Candidates may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits; exact compensation will vary by qualifications and location.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
